Logistics & Local Info

Bologna is a vibrant medieval city, famous for its towers, porticoes, and one of the oldest universities in the world. Staying within the historic city walls means you can easily reach all venues on foot and enjoy the city's rich cultural life. Known for its warm atmosphere and excellent cuisine, Bologna offers a unique experience where history, learning, and food culture come together.

STW Locations

During the Staff Training Week, participants will have the opportunity to visit the Rectorate, a historic and symbolic location of the University of Bologna. However, most activities will take place at the UniOne Student Center, a modern facility designed for lessons and student gatherings, providing comfortable and well-equipped spaces for both learning and socializing.

Venues of the STW

The venues of the STW are both in Bologna city centre:

University of Bologna, Rectorate, Via Zamboni 33, Bologna

University of Bologna, UniOne Student Center, Via Azzo Gardino, 33 Bologna

Accommodation in Bologna

The city of Bologna offers a wide choice of accommodation, including hotels, bed and breakfasts and apartments. We recommend selecting accommodation in the city centre (within the city walls).

You can find some hotels close to the University district in the official Bologna Tourism website: Bologna Welcome - Accommodation University district

Getting Here and Getting Around

How to get here

Marconi Express Shuttle: This shuttle offers a direct high-speed train connection between the Marconi Airport and Bologna Central railway station within 15 minutes. The service operates from 5:40 AM to midnight, with up to 8 departures per hour in each direction at rush hour. The single fare is 12,80 €, the roundtrip fare is 23.30 €.

At the Marconi Airport, the Marconi Express can be reached by going up to the departures level, which is connected to the Marconi Express station by a covered walkway.

At Bologna Central railway station, the Marconi Express is located inside the atrium on Via de’ Carracci, which can be reached from the Piazza Medaglie d’Oro entrance through the pedestrian underpasses.

Taxis: Taxis are available at the Airport. The main taxi companies in Bologna are COTABO: +39 051372727 and Taxi Cat Bologna: +39 0514590.

All taxis in Bologna use a taximeter based on distance and are required to display a list of prices inside the vehicle. The only exception to this rule is for taxis at Bologna airport, which charge a fixed-rate fee for travel to the city centre.

Getting around Bologna

Most of the University's facilities are in the city centre of Bologna. If you stay in the historic centre, or nearby, most locations are within walking distance. Alternatively, you can use buses or rent a bicycle.

BUS: Moovit is the app for navigating public transportation in Bologna.

You can purchase bus tickets at any newsstand or tabacchi shop.

Only single tickets can be purchased on the bus. Here's a breakdown of the bus fares:

Single tickets: 2,30€;

City pass (10 tickets): 19€
It is valid for 10 rides, each lasting 75 minutes. It allows travel within the urban area of Bologna on any route, including using multiple lines. Each ride is valid for 75 minutes from the time of validation or until you get off the bus on which the ticket was properly validated

24-hour ticket: 9€

It is valid for 24 hours from the time of validation and can be used to travel within the urban area of Bologna on any route, including using multiple lines. It must be validated at the start of the first ride. Validation is required for each ride.